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Sorry you had to face this inevitable ending. So difficult to deal with and your angst was obvious. You made the right decision. I'm really sorry.

Oh goodness, that's was really an awful shock for her I know. I am so sorry. I hope she does find out what it was. These little ones are so defenseless that I always keep them inside until they are at least 6 weeks old & often times even older. I know it's tough sometimes to find a place to keep...

Congratulations on your babies. Hope they continue to do well. Pics are nice - I'd love to see them.

That's a great reference guide. Thanks for posting it.

Is it possible that he was chased and ran head-on into something? I think he will be fine though. Good luck.

This happened to me, too. I had a 1 week old dewlap African gosling that was alone so put it in with some young chicks. It partially ate the toes off of one chick before I realized what was happening (this was a suggestion from someone else because the gosling wouldn't eat, ironically. I...

My oldest is a 9 1/2 years old black silkie hen that's an absolute dollbaby - the youngest are 1 week old bantam cochins.

I've heard cayenne pepper can help them lay more productively. I've tried this myself and it does seem to work. My bantam cochins were slow to lay after the colder winter we had this year. I just added some (quite a bit actually) to their feed and they ate it right up. Started to pick up...

Yes, that absence of early morning crowing is always a bad sign...I'm sorry for your loss. He was really young and such a pretty boy. I've found though that sometimes birds die for what seems no reason that is obvious beforehand. Could he have possibly gotten a plant that was toxic? But then, it...

I think you could give it a try for a few days, then candle and see if they're viable. You might even call the company to see what they say. I know the eggs aren't to be eaten by humans for a certain period (forget what the bottle says now) and I guess it's possible that the chicks could hatch...

Good for your Mom! I really don't know the answer to that question, but I guess if it's kept clean and dry it's possible. Keep the chick separate and under a light (but not too hot). Chickens seem to really need and appreciate warmth whenever they're sick or injured. Best wishes to you...

I just saw this post and wanted to say I hope everything is okay with your chick. I know it's hard when you're still young yourself and under a parent's authority, especially those times whenever they may not share your enthusiasm for your interests & hobbies the same way you do. You sound like...

The baby should be fine. Just keep it in the incubator and keep the damp towel on it as you already have done. As long as the membrane isn't torn and bleeding it should be alright. Even if it were, you could press the towel against it to stop the bleeding and put the little one back in. It's...

I just happened to find an older thread where someone had a picture of a gold-laced bantam Cochin as a chick and then as an older hen that you might want to look at. Search "Cochin Contest - Closed", and I think it's post #24. The picture is not at the best angle for judging the feather pattern...

Quote: That's a cute posting. I sure wish I could helphere, but I have never raised any laced birds of any breed. It's an interesting thread for me though, as I really never thought about it. I guess I just thought they would be showing the proper lacing pattern almost from the moment they...

Crows and ravens are really good for keeping hawks away when they come too close, but they themselves will take biddies, so be careful when chickens are young.

Quote: I've also heard of Bigfoot and U.F.O.s, but until I see it with my own eyes, I'm not buying it. This is without a doubt an absolute fact. I have unfortunately, seen it with my own eyes. If anyone leaves a small dog out unattended the risk you take may cost you your lap dog. They will...

And where do predators not live?...please let me know as I would be very intersted to find that such a place exists. I stand with my opinon and I do not brook predators on my property. Thank you.

When chicks hatch in a staggered pattern hens will very often come off the nest and wander away with the two-day old or so chicks. You have to keep an eye out for her perseverance. Once chicks hatch, she'll be less content on the nest and will often lead the hatched chicks off the nest to eat...

I would kill it. I have no room for predators on my acreage. Just my opinion but a sincere one indeed. I absolutely do not brook snakes, raccoons, possums, etc. Sorry.